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Medical Developments International Ltd reported an 18% increase in revenue to $39.1 million for FY25, returning to profitability with a net profit after tax of $0.1 million. The company advanced its Penthrox market expansion through regulatory approvals and new partnerships.

Whitehaven Coal reported a 53% revenue increase to $5.83 billion in FY25, driven by full-year contributions from its Queensland acquisitions. Despite a cyclical price downturn, the company strengthened its balance sheet and declared a fully franked final dividend of 6 cents per share.

Ridley Corporation Limited reported a solid FY25 with revenue up 3.1% to $1.3 billion and net profit after tax rising 8.7% to $43.3 million. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 5.00 cents per share, signaling confidence in its diversified growth strategy.

IPH Limited reported a robust FY25 with revenue rising 16.6% to $710.3 million and net profit after tax up 13.2% to $68.8 million, driven by strategic acquisitions and a pivot towards organic growth and AI integration.

Brambles Limited reported a robust 10% increase in underlying profit for FY25, driven by sales growth and asset efficiency, while announcing a US$400 million share buy-back for FY26. The company also outlined a positive outlook with continued digital transformation and sustainability progress.

VEEM Ltd posted a 15% revenue decline and a 57% net profit drop for FY25, reflecting cyclical defence contract impacts. The company secured a $65 million ASC contract extension and continues investing in R&D and automation to drive future growth.

Lynch Group Holdings Limited reported solid revenue growth and a sharp reduction in net loss for FY2025, while announcing a scheme of arrangement acquisition by Hasfarm Holdings Limited.

Iluka Resources reported a 31% drop in net profit for the first half of 2025, challenged by lower mineral sands prices but buoyed by strong cost controls and early project milestones.

Yancoal Australia Ltd reported a sharp 61% drop in net profit for the first half of 2025, hit by falling coal prices and supply chain disruptions despite a 15% rise in production. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend and is advancing key asset deals and growth projects.

Ainsworth Game Technology reported a robust 25% increase in revenue for the first half of 2025, driven by strong land-based sales and new product launches, but statutory profit plunged 65% due to foreign exchange losses and one-off transaction costs. The company’s strategic acquisition by Novomatic advances as shareholder approval looms.

Woodside Energy Group Ltd has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of USD 0.53 per share for the six months ending June 30, 2025, payable on September 24. Shareholders can elect to receive payments in multiple currencies, reflecting the company’s global shareholder base.

GWA Group Limited reported modest revenue and profit growth for FY2025, driven by disciplined execution amid challenging markets. The company raised its dividend and announced a $30 million on-market share buyback, underscoring confidence in its financial position.